Bartkowski did not disappoint, he ended up being the Falcons starting quarterback for the next eleven years. Bartkowski was a All-Pro twice (in 1980 and 1981), led the Falcons to their first division titles (in 1980 and 1982), and still holds many Falcon passing records, including most yards passing (23,468), most passing yards in a season (3,829), most touchdown passes in a season (31), and most career touchdowns (154).

Bartkowski played until 1987, until several knee injuries ended his career in football. Here are his career stats.